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   rig

   /rɪɡ/

   verb

   • 1. provide (a sailing boat) with sails and rigging: "the catamaran will be rigged as a ketch" Similar equipfit out/upsupplyoutfitfurnishaccoutrearrayprovideprovisionstockarmkit out
   • ▪ assemble and adjust (the equipment of a sailing boat, aircraft, etc.) in readiness for operation: "most sails are kept ready rigged"
   • 2. set up (equipment or a device or structure), typically in a makeshift or hasty way: "he had rigged up a sort of tent" Similar set up hastilyerect hastilyassemble hastilythrow togethercobble togetherput togetherwhip upimprovisedevisecontrivejury-riginformal:knock up
   • 3. provide (someone) with clothes of a particular type: "a cavalry regiment rigged out in green and gold" Similar dressattireclotherobegarbarraydeck outdrapeaccoutreoutfitcostumeget upturn outtrick out/upinformal:doll upliterary:bedizencaparisonarchaic:apparelinvesthabittrap out

   noun

   • 1. the particular way in which a sailing boat's masts, sails, and rigging are arranged: "a ketch rig"
   • ▪ the sail, mast, and boom of a windsurfer: "the stronger the wind, the later you release the rig"
   • 2. a device or piece of equipment designed for a particular purpose: "a lighting rig" Similar apparatusappliancepiece of equipmenttoolmachinedevicetacklegearmechanismoutfitplantkitimplementutensilinstrumentcontraptioncontrivancegadgetstructuresysteminformal:gizmo
   • ▪ an oil rig or drilling rig: "the North Sea rigs"
   • ▪ (in CB and short-wave radio) a transmitter and receiver: "the CB rig in the car was on channel 20"
   • ▪ a set of amplifiers and speakers used by a live band or a DJ in a club.
   • ▪ a particular type of construction for fishing tackle that bears the bait and hook: "the set-up with the smaller hook is free of lead and known as a free-line rig"
   • 3. a person's costume, outfit, or style of dress: "the rig of the American Army Air Corps" Similar uniformcostumeensembleoutfitsuitliveryattireclothesclothinggarmentsdressgarbregimentalsaccoutrementsregaliafinerytrappingsdisguisekitstripinformal:get-upgeartogsrig-outformal:apparelarchaic:arrayraimenthabithabilimentsvestments
   • 4. a truck. informal North American

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the noun rigging, in nautical use): of unknown origin. The noun dates from the late 16th century (in Scots).

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › riggedRigged Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of RIGGED is manipulated or controlled by deceptive or dishonest means. How to use rigged in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishRIG | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   RIG definition: 1. to arrange dishonestly for the result of something, for example an election, to be changed: 2…. Learn more.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishRIGGING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   RIGGING definition: 1. the act of arranging dishonestly for the result of something, for example an election, to be…. Learn more.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryRIG | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   RIG meaning: 1. to arrange dishonestly for the result of something, for example an election, to be changed: 2…. Learn more.

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   rigged: 1 adj fitted or equipped with necessary rigging (sails and shrouds and stays etc) Synonyms: lateen , lateen-rigged rigged with a triangular (lateen) sail outrigged rigged with a structure projecting from or over the side of a boat for various purposes; to prevent capsizing or to support an oarlock or to help secure a mast etc ...

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › riggedRigged - definition of rigged by The Free Dictionary

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   rigged - fitted or equipped with necessary rigging (sails and shrouds and stays etc) sailing , seafaring , navigation - the work of a sailor unrigged - stripped of rigging

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishrig verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes |...

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   rig something to arrange or influence something in a dishonest way in order to get the result that you want synonym fix. He said the election had been rigged.; to rig a vote; A commission was appointed to ensure the lottery was not rigged. to rig the market (= to cause an artificial rise or fall in prices, in order to make a profit); a rigged match

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   Rigged definition: ( for a competition ) Pre-arranged and fixed so that the winner is decided before the competition.

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishRIG definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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    11 meanings: 1. nautical to equip (a vessel, mast, etc) with (sails, rigging, etc) 2. nautical to set up or prepare ready for.... Click for more definitions.

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